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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,010.70 and 481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,010.70 and 481.80 is: 722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,010.70 = 481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,010.70 = 481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,010.70 × 481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 486,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,955.26/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.06

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